This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Gerry Crete, a marriage and family counselor to discuss his work on internal family systems, or parts work. Parts work is a therapeutic approach that involves exploring and understanding the different “parts” of our personality and how they can influence the decisions we make in life. Jake, Bob, and Gerry explore the transformative applications of parts work in therapy, distinguish the differences between desires and wounds, and discuss the role of love and compassion in the healing journey. For more information check out Gerry’s book Litanies of the Heart.

Key Points:

Parts work, or internal family systems, can lead to remarkable breakthroughs in therapy by helping individuals connect with and understand their different parts.
Harmony and unity within oneself can be achieved through the integration of different parts, allowing for a more balanced and authentic experience of self.
Understanding the distinction between desires and parts can help individuals navigate conflicting motivations and make choices that align with their true selves.
Practical applications of parts work include using analogies and visualization techniques to help individuals relate to and understand their parts.
It is important to recognize and distinguish parts from the true self, which is characterized by compassion and love.

Resources:

Gerry’s new book Litanies of the Heart
Gerry’s practice Transfiguration Counseling

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Parts Work (Part 1) w/ Gerry Crete